Student Announce November 18, 2025

Like me, are you a First-Generation student? At Alfred State, we define First-Gen as being the first (your siblings don't count) to attend College where neither of your parents completed an associate's degree (2-year) or higher.   

You have special access to two upcoming workshops as part of our new Pioneers Go First program.  

• Wednesday November 19, 4pm-SLC Small Events Space 310: Overcoming Procrastination to maximize your potential!
• Wednesday December 3, 4pm-SLC 408: YOUR Well-being and reducing your stress before finals!

Celebrate the benefits of international education and cultural exchanges with us! We have multiple opportunities throughout IEW and look forward to elevating our global connections November 17th – 21st with any who can make it out to one of our collaborative programs. 

• Monday, November 17th SUNY Study Abroad meeting (virtual) - 12PM
  • Contact Melissa Holland with questions
• Tuesday, November 18th Cultural Connections 4:30-5:30 cultural life center (SLC 401)
  • Drop by for a drink, snack, and community building across cultures to help celebrate and elevate diverse cultural identities here at Alfred State College.
• Tuesday, November 18th 6-8pm
  • Join us for a special International Student cooking class celebrating Brazilian culture through one of its most beloved comfort foods: Strogonoff! In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to make this creamy, flavorful dish — a staple in Brazilian homes — with two delicious options: Traditional Chicken Strogonoff and Vegetarian “Chicken” Strogonoff. After cooking together, we’ll share the dishes by donating the meals to our community as a Thanksgiving-inspired act of kindness and gratitude. It’s the perfect way to celebrate culture, connection, and giving back — all in one event. No cooking experience needed — just bring your curiosity, your smile, and your appetite for good food and community! Hosted by Cultural Life Center in partnership with ACES and the Civic Leadership Office.
• Wednesday, November 19th Khalid Ashraf Symposium 6-8pm (SLC 310)
  • The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Center for Civic Leadership invite you to explore Restorative Justice with us as we feature a documentary about surviving Tutsi and Hutu women of the Rwandan genocide who work together to overcome tragedy to form Rwanda's first female drumming ensemble and open Rwanda's first ice cream shop. Please join Cyan Corwine, Angela Graves, Michael Colomaio, and Jeff Sittu for questions and audience discussion immediately following the documentary.
• Thursday, November 20th International Humphrey Fellow Panel 9:30-10:50 (PHS 107)
  • Celebrating global perspectives and the value of cross-cultural learning with distinguished Cornell CALS Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows from 11 different countries.
• Friday, November 21st commUNITY Potluck 6-8 upstairs of Alfred Village Hall
  • Join us for the final commUNITY potluck for the semester as we celebrate culture and homeplace through a community wide food share initiative.  While not required, RSVP’s through our online form are appreciated so we can best plan for set up. 

Registration for Winter Session begins on November 17th!  Get registered for your favorite course early!
Check out www.alfredstate.edu/winter for winter information and the course list.

Questions regarding Winter Session can be directed towards extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu

Thanksgiving Break Housing

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, for the Thanksgiving Break. The Residence halls will reopen at Noon on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Residential Services is aware that the final bus scheduled to leave Alfred leaves before 10:00 p.m. If you are here for an academic reason and cannot make travel arrangements for the evening of Tuesday, November 25, please contact your Residence Director to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Wednesday, November 26.

Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls.

All others may be charged with trespassing.

Students will only be approved who:

• Live over 500 miles away (according to your home Banner Address)
• Have a Special Circumstance (ex. You do not have a place to go)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• Athletics commitment during the break (must be on roster submitted from Athletics)

If you wish to apply to stay for the break, please complete the "Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access this form, please sign in to my.alfredstate.edu, select "housing," and then select the "Break Housing Request" form. 

Please note, that this form will close on Thursday, November 20.

If you have any questions, please contact Residential Services at 607-587-4371 or email: reslife@alfredstate.edu.

Winter Break Housing

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, for the Winter Break. The Residence halls will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026. If you are here for an academic reason and cannot make travel arrangements for the evening of Friday, December 12, please contact your Residence Director to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Saturday, December 13  If you are requesting to stay due to your bus being Sunday, December 14th, please be aware that you may have to relocate to break housing for the night. 

Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls.

All others may be charged with trespassing.

Students will only be approved who:

• Live over 500 miles away (according to your home Banner Address)
• Have a Special Circumstance (ex. You do not have a place to go)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• Athletics commitment during the break (must be on roster submitted from Athletics)

If you wish to apply to stay for the break, please complete the " Winter Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access this form, please sign in to my.alfredstate.edu, select "housing," and then select the "Winter Break Housing Request" form. 

Please note, that this form will close on Monday, December 8th.

Winter Break Transportation Options

Megabus is offering non-stop bus services to New York City and Alfred for Winter break. Dates and times of bus travel are listed below! 

To New York City: 

Friday, December 12 departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 2:30 pm and 2:45 pm

Sunday, December 14 departing from West University at 7:45 am

Secure your ticket today at https://us.megabus.com 

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Tuesday, December 9 at 6 am

Depart Alfred Saturday, December 13 at 6 am

Requests for Airport Shuttle must be to the Rochester Airport and students will have to fill out the Online travel request form for both their trips to and from the airport two weeks in advance. 

Community Action Angels – Holiday Fund Raising Initiatives:

University Police is again trying to raise money for ACCORD's Community Action Angels.

This year ACCORD is looking for cash donations to be turned into 50-dollar gift cards for children 10-18 years old and for children 0-9 new toy donations of any kind and value up to 50 dollars.

At this time, all donations can be dropped off at the University Police Department by Friday, December 2nd. 

If you have any questions or would like to work on this initiative with the University Police Department, please contact Lt. Kris Bianchi (BianchKS@alfredstate.edu).

Your support goes a long way to help make the holiday season brighter throughout our community.

Are you a Wellsville student and finding trouble accessing the mailing services on main campus? If so, please fill out this survey to better address the conflict that this is causing you.

The hours of the mail service are Monday through Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DEVHmGVDMk6ybrc7qg6gS7XoDiSXAWZJsz6C-26Hkq1UNkg0TTE4MFk0TFhFRFdCUTM0SVE5OVJOQy4u

If there are any other problems or issues that you are facing, please feel free to contact me through teams or email: 

durenyjv@alfredstate.edu

Housing Application!

New and Transfer Students can log into eRezLife to complete your housing application starting November 3, 2025! Please follow these instructions: 

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Look for the Housing & Dining Services card on your main page and click “Housing & Dining Plans”
3. All housing application forms are available under the Housing Overview tab. You will also have a recommended action to 'Apply for housing' that will take you to the housing overview.
4. Click the "Apply now" button beside the housing you wish to apply.
5. If you haven't completed your housing profile and profile questions, you may be required to complete both the housing profile and housing profile questions before proceeding to the housing application form.
6. Once you have completed the housing profile and profile questions, you will be re-directed to your homepage. You can then use the recommended action or the housing overview to reopen the application. Select your Residence building preference by choosing the building that you would most like to live from the list on the left. You can reorder or remove preferences in the box on the left. Click "Save" to save your data, or click "Save and continue" to proceed.      
7. Complete all questions on the application form. Mandatory questions on the application are marked with a red asterisk mark ( * ). After completing your application form, click "Save" to save your data, or click "Save and continue" to continue with your housing application process.
8. On the Confirm Application page, carefully review your application details and check off the three terms listed indicating that you understand and agree with all statements.

Create your RoomeeZ profile to find potential roommates! 

Once your application is complete follow these steps to create your RoomeeZ Profile

1. Turn on your profile under “My roommate profile”
2. Fill out the required fields on your roommate profile
3. Select which information you want shared with other students
4. Enter any social media and contact information you want to share

You are now complete and can search for a potential roommate with other students who have created a RoomeeZ profile! 

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin November 17, 2025! You will need to have your housing application completed in order to select your room! 

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Look for the Housing & Dining Services card on your main page and click “Housing & Dining Plans”
3. Return to "Housing Overview"
4. Select the green "Browse Rooms"
5. You can search for specific rooms by building/section and/or other residence preferences set up. This may take a couple of attempts pending on your preferences and room availability. "No bed available" will appear if there is not a room available through the preferences you set up.
6. Click the "bed" icon to select your room of choice.
7. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room.
8. Click the "choose this bed" button
9. Review the details of your room reservation. Click on "Assign me now" to confirm your assignment.  Click the "look at other rooms" link to browse other rooms. 

As you get ready for Spring 2026 course registration and plan your academic internship, don’t forget to apply for the ASC Internship Stipend.

This stipend provides up to $1,500 to help cover living expenses, travel, transportation, or costs related to unpaid internship experiences. If financial barriers are making it difficult to pursue your internship, this is a great opportunity.

You can find the application on the ASC website under Program Internships → “Funding Your Internship" or click here ASC Internship Stipend Application – Fill out form

Application Deadline: Friday, December 5th

If you’re unsure whether you qualify or need help with the application, I’m here to support you. Stop by the Student Success Center and ask for Amanda Maynes or email maynesal@alfredstate.edu. 

We encourage you to take advantage of this resource and look forward to helping you strengthen your internship experience this upcoming semester!

The bankruptcy law firm of Acker Warren P.C. is offering a scholarship opportunity to college freshmen across the country. We have two scholarships available, each worth $1,000, to be awarded for the upcoming semester. 

To apply to our Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship, students must be incoming or current freshmen for the Fall 2026 semester and at least 17 years of age. We require an essay submission, and all materials must be submitted prior to May 6, 2026.

More information about this scholarship can be found here: https://www.ackerwarren.com/scholarship

Alfred State Drama Club Presents: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 
Cinderella — Enchanted Edition

Inspired by the beloved 1997 television version starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, this enchanting stage adaptation brings the classic fairy tale to life with heart, humor, and unforgettable songs.

Show Dates

• Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 PM
• Friday, November 21 at 7:00 PM
• Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 PM (Matinee) and 7:00 PM

Tickets

• Students: $5
• General Admission: $10

How to Purchase
Stop by the Alfred State Campus Store or call 607-587-4020.
Payment accepted: Cash or Card (students may use Campus Spending Account).

Questions?
Director: Abby Hurley — hurleyac@alfredstate.edu
Advisor: Tyler Ribble — ribblet@alfredstate.edu

Student Transportation Assistance Available

Need help getting to an appointment or event? We offer transportation support for the following:

1. Medical Appointments
2. Club or Organization Events
3. Transportation to a Transportation Hub (within 85 miles)

To request transportation, please complete the Transportation Request Form.
Important: Requests must be submitted at least two weeks in advance of your travel date.

All requests are subject to review and will be approved or denied based on vehicle and driver availability.

Join us for a presentation and art exhibit led by Destiny Gates, Founder of Refugee Alliance International.

📍 SLC Room 310

📅 Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 pm

🍽️ Dinner will be provided

Experience artwork created by medical evacuee children from Gaza and learn about the humanitarian work supporting them. All students are welcome.

Wellsville Hog Wild Committee is accepting design submissions for its 2026 logo. This Logo is used on campus event posters and commemorative memorabilia. 

Requirements:  

• Include Year 2026
• Black & White
• No shading
• Hand-drawn or digital designs accepted
• Email files or clear photos
• Promote and abide by ASC community standards
• The committee will select the logo
• Email logo files to DanielNL@alfredstate.edu
• Includes multiple Wellsville majors: Automotive, Autobody, Building Construction, Culinary & Baking, CNC Machine Tool, Electrical, and Heavy Equipment. Operators, HVAC, Masonry, Motorsports, Truck & Diesel, Welding
• Note: Pieces suspected of using AI-generated content will not be considered.

Do you know a faculty member who should be recognized for their dedication to Alfred State College?  The SUNY Chancellor’s Award committee is soliciting nominations in the following four categories for the 2025-26 award cycle:

• Faculty Service – consistently superior service to the college and/or students
• Scholarship and Creative Activity – excellence in scholarship/research and/or creative performance
• Teaching – consistently superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching
• Adjunct Faculty - superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching by an adjunct faculty member

These awards are based on student, faculty, and staff nominations.  Please take a moment to submit a nomination by completing the brief survey available at: https://forms.office.com/r/dGF9HAKPEF

Anyone wishing more information may contact Wayne Bensley at benslewd@alfredstate.edu. Submit nominations by November 21. A complete listing of the awards and criteria is available at  The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence

College Council’s Leadership Through Civic Engagement Award 

Do you know a member of our campus community (faculty, staff, or student) that is having a big impact on our culture of care and championing community service? If so, please nominate them for the College Council's Leadership Through Civic Engagement Award! 

• Who: Anyone may nominate a student or faculty/staff member. Nominations for faculty/staff should be for civic engagement service within the past two years and no self-nominations are permitted.
• Description: College Council recognizes members of the Alfred State community annually for leadership in civic engagement.  Reviewers assess nominations based on 5 primary categories (leadership, teamwork, partnership, impact, and innovation).
• How to Nominate: Use the online application (link here) to find further instructions and to upload and submit your nomination letter(s).
• Recognition: College Council selects up to 2 faculty/staff and unlimited # of deserving student awardees. Student awardees are recognized at Honors Convocation while faculty/staff awardees are recognized at the Reward & Recognition Luncheon.
• Due Date: January 30 for nominations

This is a great way to recognize members of our campus that are hard at work fostering a caring community! Whether it is a student who is always taking initiative and enhancing team dynamics or a faculty or staff member who is leading the way with partnerships and innovation that enhance our civic impact, help us recognize and celebrate all the ways our community members are showing up and making a difference by nominating folks you feel exemplify the spirit of this award.